Melissa Scavelli
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Teen and dog become unusual workout partners
It's recommended that you work out three to four days a week for at least 30 minutes. That can be tough to do unless you have a workout buddy . Kaylee Prevost has found quite possibly the cutes... → Read More
Beloved black bears killed in Red Lodge, locals want change
The community of Red Lodge is mourning the loss of a black bear sow and her cub after they were hit on Highway 212 Friday night. Colleen Kilbane said, "the sow and cub, they've been beloved in th... → Read More
Structure fire consumes garage/shop in Shepherd
Around 9:30 Tuesday night Shepherd Fire and the Yellowstone country Sheriff's office were called out to a structure fire at 5464 Pollyanna Drive. Once on scene, Shepherd Fire worked on controllin... → Read More
Billings Fire Department performs trench rescue
In a Facebook post, the Billings Fire Department shares photos and minor details about a trench rescue they performed Monday. Their post says: "Just a few months ago we trained extensively for a ... → Read More
St. Vincent, Lockwood Schools, Ronald McDonald Care team up to o
St. Vincent Healthcare has partnered with the Ronald McDonald Care Unit and Lockwood Schools to open a new Walk-in Clinic. A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday afternoon for some excited first and s... → Read More
16-year-old Billings boy charged with Deliberate Homicide after
16-year-old Jacob Lane Standing Elk made his initial court appearance Tuesday in Yellowstone County. Standing Elk is charged with deliberate homicide after allegedly killing Hailey Huntzenbiler i... → Read More
High voter turnout pointing to record year
We're just one week away until election day and several states are seeing a higher return on early voter ballots. With the Montana Senate race being highly watched we took a look across the state... → Read More
Billings Public Library, MSU Extension holds budgeting class
The Billings Public Library along with Yellowstone County MSU Extension held a money management class Monday evening to help those better understand budgeting. Budgeting is different for each per... → Read More
Montana VA Clinics to be renamed for Montana heroes
President Donald Trump signed legislation recognizing the commitment to duty and personal courage of 3 Montanans by naming VA facilities in Missoula and Billings in their honor. One of those Monta... → Read More
Thursday's severe storms bring hail, wind, and tornado damage
Severe storms rolled through Southeastern Montana Thursday evening with Custer and Prairie counties getting the brunt of it. Reports came in of golf ball size hail and strong wind gusts. As of 11... → Read More
2nd grade class donates over $250 for ZooMontana Otters
We've been following the progress of the fab four otter pups at ZooMontana for about a month. ZooMontana Director Jeff Ewelt said they're growing bigger every day and hitting some major milestones... → Read More
Sen. Steve Daines visits Billings to discuss tax cuts
Senator Steve Daines was in Billings Friday to promote the positive impacts of the new tax cuts that took effect January 1st. Daines toured True North Steel, visiting with Montanans, and discussi... → Read More
Essential oils and your pet: are they toxic?
If you use essential oils in your home, you'll want to be careful if you have pets. Some of those oils you have in your home may be toxic for them. Essential oils have many uses for both humans... → Read More
Rocky Mountain group wants community's help to recycle glass
Have you ever thought about what to do with all of those empty glass bottles you have? You shouldn't throw them in the trash but what should you do with them? What you can do is make something o... → Read More
National School Choice Week starts Monday
More than 100 people gathered in downtown Billings Friday to kick off the start of National School Choice Week. The purpose of the week is to make sure all parents know that they have a choice fo... → Read More
National IV bag shortage hits Montana
The nation is facing a shortage of IV fluid bags making it challenging to treat the influx of flu patients. Many of the IV bags are manufactured by a company in Puerto Rico, which was devastated b... → Read More
Is Elf on the Shelf adding more stress?
The holiday season sometimes brings out the worst behavior in children. So what do you do to help? Well, some parents turn to using the popular Elf on the Shelf. Is your elf more of a hassle th... → Read More
Puerto Rico pups looking for furever homes
Dave Pauli, Montana native and Humane Society employee, rescued 5 puppies from Puerto Rico and brought them back to Montana after Hurricane Maria. The dogs have been placed at Yellowstone Valley ... → Read More
October best month yet for American Airline ticket sales
American Airlines started their service at Billings Logan International Airport on June 2nd of this year. Their daily flight from Billings to Dallas has been having lower ticket sales this second q... → Read More
Mendenhall fire in Sweet Grass County sits at 5 percent containm
The Mendenhall fire is located 18 miles west of Big Timber, just south of Interstate 90 in Sweet Grass County. The blaze started August 26th at approximately 1:00 pm. The fire quickly grew to 1,27... → Read More